How to become a successful sports writer

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How to become a successful sports writer

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 · 6:30 - 9:30pm GMT

Location

The Guardian

Kings Place 90 York Way London N1 9GU United Kingdom

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Description

Love watching sport? Enjoy writing? Learn how to transform your passions into a career, gain recognition and get paid in this competitive industry with Guardian sports journalist Emma John.

Do you dream of getting paid to report from the Olympics? Would you like to do more with your football knowledge than just argue with fans on Twitter? Join Guardian sports journalist and author Emma John for a masterclass that will improve the way you write about sport and help you stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Good sports reporting has never been more in demand. In the age of digital journalism, the field is wide open for original thinking and witty writing. This evening is your chance to find out what the Guardian – and other platforms – really value in sportswriting and how you can impress them.

Emma will share key tips on live reporting, interviewing and pitching to editors, as well as provide an insight into writing a sports book.

Whether you’d like to have a career in sports journalism or write about sport on a casual basis and get paid doing it, this course is a must for anyone who has ever felt they have something burning to say about sport.

Some subjects covered...

  • What is a runner anyway? How to write a live match report
  • Uncovering the real story: how to interview athletes
  • Is there a book in it? First steps in sports book publishing
  • What does the desk want? How to pitch to sports editors

Tutor profile

Emma John is a sportswriter and author of Following On: A Memoir of Teenage Obsession and Terrible Cricket. She is a former deputy editor of the Observer magazine, Observer Sport Monthly and The Wisden Cricketer. She tweets @em_john.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

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Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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